Marriage Moats-Pop Pop's Poem
Published: Wed, 12/21/11
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 (If you would like to hear Lori sing this song click)here Last night the air was cold the wind was chill. Was it so cold when on a distant hill
The shepherds raised their unbelieving eyes
To see a wonder in the clouded skies?
Last night the city's busy streets were bright. Noisy with bells and glistening with light.
Was it the same when wise men wandered far
On ways illumined by a lonely star?
Last night the city rang with Christmas cheer.
But then the angels sang for few to hear.
Sang of a promised King, a wondrous birth,
"Glory to God on high and peace on earth."
Last night the turmoil slowly died away.
But then the wise men came at dawn of day.
Came where the smiling Child and mother were, With gifts of gold, and frankincense and myrrh. How may our voices match that heavenly choir?
What of our giving can this Child desire?
Only a heart to love and to forgive,
Only the little faith by which we live.
Only our opened eyes and listening ears.
Our thankful prayers, our laughter and our tears,
Our sheltered homes with doors that open wide,
That none may wait in loneliness outside.
Our willingness to wonder and rejoice,
The cry of "Merry Christmas!" and the voice,
Of happy childhood, Lord we offer them,
Beside thy manger bed in Bethlehem.
Poem by Donald Rose 1955
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